Portage Park District 2016 Events
May 15 1 - 3pm Fun & Fitness Day Bring the Kids to the Garrettsville Village Park, 10482 South St, for Fun & Fitness Day...
Record-breaking $226,000 raised on Hiram Giving Day
Hiram - People give back to Hiram College for a number of reasons, but donors came out in droves to show their dedication to...
New Scholarship Created for YSU-Bound Windham Grads
Windham - “Pennies from heaven” are raining upon college-bound graduates from Windham High School, thanks to a $491,000 scholarship endowment created by 87-year-old Youngstown...
Students Participate in Mock Car Crash
Windham - Students, grades 9-12, participated in a mock car crash on the morning of Friday, May 5th to raise awareness about the dangers...
CHS Heads Back To The Frontier
Mantua - It may be 2016, but at the Crestwood High School, you’ll find students living like they did in the 1800s. That’s because...
JAG Hall of Fame Induction – Ray Bohn
Ray Bohn was inducted into the JAG Hall of Fame on April 30, 2016. Click here to read more.
Rotary Fit-n-Fun Family Festival set for May 15th
It was “business as usual” for the members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary on May 2, 2016, meeting at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, 12:00p.m.—sharp!...
Upcoming Events At Portage County District Library
Hearing Loss Program at Garrettsville Library May is “Better Speech & Hearing Month” and you’re invited to the Garrettsville Library on Wednesday, May 11 from...
JAG Hall of Fame Induction – Iva Walker
Iva Walker was inducted into the James A. Garfield Hall of Fame on April 30th for her distinguished service to the school, and surrounding...
J.A. Garfield Hall of Fame Class of 2016
The tenth annual James A. Garfield Hall of Fame induction was—as usual—a great success as it took place on April 30 in the Professional...
Hiram College Hosts Healthcare Fair
Hiram - Last week, Hiram College hosted a special health fair, giving participants the opportunity to learn about stress management and healthy eating, practice...
JAG Hall of Fame Induction – Cory Johnson
Cory Johnson (Class of 2005) was inducted into the JAG Hall of Fame on April 30, 2016. Click here to read more.
2016 JAG Hall of Fame Induction – Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong's family was in town on April 30th to accept Armstrong's induction on his behalf. Read more here.
What’s Hot For Your Home
Brass animal figurines that were popular in the 1960s, are highly collectible. These are now commonly found at resale stores, flea markets, or your...
Windham Art Students Showcase Talents
Windham - Windham Junior and Senior High Students showcased their talents on Thursday, April 22nd at NEOMED in Rootstown. The Portage County Art Show,...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - In his Fire Report, Assistant Chief Baynes reported that the department hired two new firefighter/EMTs. He also noted that Chief Bill...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
The need to provide meaningful education on the dangers of underage drinking and drug use here in Portage County has never been greater. According...
Public Tours Begin at Century Village Museum
As the sure signs of spring begin to appear, Century Village Museum in Burton, Ohio, is once again opening for public tours. This historic...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Plans Walking Trail
Garrettsville - Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians received a very favorable report on the recent roadside clean-up conducted by adult Rotarians and high school InterAct members on...
Twentieth Century Club News
Garrettsville - The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville closed their club year with the annual Spring Party, held at Roby Lee’s...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - At their last meeting, Trustees heard from the newly formed Township Park Committee, a group that proposes erecting a pavilion or...
See the Enduring Artistry of Huber F. King
Garrettsville -J Leonard Gallery and Vintage Emporium along State Route 88 is paying homage to one of the area’s greatest artists by showing the...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their April meeting, the Board recognized Ms. Monica Grebb, CPS teacher, for spearheading the Destination Imagination program at Crestwood Schools. Under...
Garfield Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees..Part 3
Garrettsville - The final Garfield graduate to be honored at the James A. Garfield Hall of Fame gathering on Saturday, April 30 is Robert...
Garfield Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees..Part 2
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Local School District will once again be honoring its own. Graduates who have excelled in athletics, the arts,...
Freedom Historical Group News
Freedom Twp. - Judy Thornton started the meeting by having Amanda Garrett read the minutes from the March meeting. Trustee John Zizka continued the...
Learn How to Protect Your Water in Portage County
The Portage Soil & Water Conservation District is responsible for protecting the natural resources within the county. As such, they’re motivated to help local...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Semi-Finalists
Garrettsville - This past Sunday, over 40 contestants competed in a closed audition held at James A. Garfield School High School, hoping to keep...
Portage County Soap Box Derby Hosting Derby Racing Clinic
Mantua - The Portage Soap Box Derby is hosting an introduction to Derby Racing Clinic on April 24th, at 4808 East High St., Buchert...
Township Park Hosts Public Meeting
Hiram Twp. - When Hiram Township formed the Community Evaluations and Accomplishments Committee (CEAC) two years ago, the purpose of the group was to...
